The RO gets green light for first solar development as it announces new energy arm
Real estate developer the RO has gained planning consent for a 5MW solar park, and announced the launch of a new energy business.
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Bluefield acquires 93MW portfolio of UK wind and solar assets
Bluefield Solar Income Fund has acquired a portfolio of 93.2MWp of UK-based solar and wind for an equity consideration of £112.4 million.
Canadian Solar enters UK battery energy storage space with Pulse Clean Energy deal
Canadian Solar has made its first move in the UK battery energy storage space after signing a number of agreements with Pulse Clean Energy.
Solar PV biodiversity best practice guidance published by Solar Energy UK
Solar farms can help reverse Britain’s declining wildlife through animal habitat enhancements, a new report from Solar Energy UK has detailed.
Increases in power price forecasts provide boost for Bluefield, Octopus Renewables
Bluefield Solar and Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) have detailed the continued impact of the high power prices seen across Europe in a lingering trend across the sector.
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Ireland’s first RESS 1 solar farm Millvale energised
Ireland’s first utility-scale solar farm developed under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) has connected to the national grid.
Penso Power and Luminous Energy get green light for 350MW battery storage asset
Welbar Energy Storage joint venture – made up of Penso Power and Luminous Energy – have secured planning permission for a 350MW connection capacity battery storage development in North Warwickshire.
Foresight revenues 30% above expectation as power price escalation continues
Global revenues of Foresight Solar Fund’s portfolio have surpassed expectations during Q1 2022 as the company records increased net asset value (NAV).
Anesco heads to Germany with new subsidiary as European expansion continues
In its first steps into the market, Anesco has acquired German renewables firm Aeos Energy and launched its Anesco Germany subsidiary.
Zenobē begins construction of 50MW/100MWh transmission connected battery in Scotland
Zenobē has begun construction of its 50MW/100MWh battery storage asset in Scotland, said to be the first transmission connected battery in the country.
Construction starts at EDF’s 50MW Sutton Bridge solar site
Construction of EDF Renewables’ first major UK solar project has begun, with Anesco having been appointed to build the site.
NextEnergy selects first solar farm to be retrofitted with battery energy storage
NextEnergy Solar has selected the first of its existing solar sites to be retrofitted to include battery energy storage.
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Aura Power gets green light for 50MW Kemble Solar Farm
Aura Power has gained planning permission from Cotswold District Council and Wiltshire Council, for the development of a 49.9MW solar farm in partnership with the Bathurst Estate.
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Centrica begins construction 18MW solar farm as it targets 650MW portfolio
Construction has started at Centrica’s 18MW Codford Solar Farm, near Warminster in Wiltshire.
Statkraft gains planning permission for 50MW Stargoose solar farm
Statkraft has gained planning permission for its 50MW Stargoose solar farm from South Cambridgeshire Planning Committee.
Aura Power secures planning permission for 190MW of battery energy storage
Developer Aura Power has secured planning permission for 190MW of battery energy storage projects across two sites.
Cero Generation appoints new CEO as it plots continued growth
Cero Generation has hired Marta Martinez Queimadelos as its new chief executive officer, with Queimadelos having joined the board in November 2021.
Field acquires 20MW battery energy storage project as its pipeline surges to 775MW
Battery energy storage company Field has acquired another asset, bringing its total pipeline to 775MW/1,510MWh after just over a year of operation.
Construction kicks off at NextEnergy’s 36MW subsidy-free Whitecross solar site
Following a deferral of the original kick off date, construction has now begun on NextEnergy Solar Fund’s (NESF) bifacial, subsidy-free Whitecross solar site.
Downing extends £30m term loan with NatWest for UK solar portfolio
Downing LLP has completed the extension of a £30 million term loan facility with NatWest for a c.48MWp solar portfolio in England and Northern Ireland.
Innova, Novus secure planning approval for 24MWp solar site as the two pursue 8GW portfolio
Planning permission has been given for Ducklington Solar Farm in Oxfordshire, a site being developed by Innova Renewables in partnership with Novus Renewable Services.
Macquarie acquires stake in UK solar developer Island Green Power
Macquarie Green Investment Group Renewable Energy Fund 2 (MGREF2) has acquired a 50% stake in UK renewable developer Island Green Power.
Octopus Renewables looks to embrace merchant revenue amid high wholesale prices and strong results
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) expanded its portfolio by 179MW over the last year, and is looking to capitalise on high commodity prices to continue its growth over the coming year.
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Renewable Connections hails hat-trick of solar and storage consents
Renewable Connections has won planning permission for its first Scottish solar and battery energy storage developments, its third consented project to be unveiled this week.
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Renewable Connections’ 50MW Lincolnshire solar farm gains planning permission
Planning consultant DWD has secured planning permission for Renewable Connections’ 49.9MW Vicarage Drove Solar Farm, located north-west of Bicker in Lincolnshire.
Brynwhillach Solar Farm powers Morriston Hospital for 50 hours
The 4MW Brynwhillach Solar Farm in Swansea, south Wales, has powered the Morriston Hospital for 50 hours since it started generation in November.
EDF Renewables eyes 50MW solar farm to power green hydrogen development in Teesside
EDF Renewables is looking to develop a 49.9MW solar farm to power a new green hydrogen production facility in Teesside.
MPs call for national solar strategy as Mallard Pass opposition rages on
MPs have this week spoken out about the development of large-scale solar PV, citing concerns over food security, biodiversity and supply chains.
NextEnergy Group launches project developer arm Starlight
NextEnergy Group has launched a new company dubbed Starlight, targeting the development of 5GW of renewable energy assets globally in the next three years.
Power prices increased 83% y-o-y in 2021 driving up Foresight Solar’s revenue
High power prices helped bolster Foresight Solar Fund’s financial results for 2021, the company confirmed yesterday (9 March).